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ON THE WATER
SECTION 3
Page 54 CMD-4081850 / 90-860094030 SEPTEMBER 2003
0042
Getting Started
CD912
Initial Break-In Procedure
It is especially important that the following procedure be used on new diesel engines. This
break-in procedure allows the proper seating of the pistons and rings, which greatly reduces
the likelihood of problems.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the boat not be accelerated hard until this
procedure has been completed.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the starter motor longer than 15 seconds at a time, to
avoid overheating the starter motor. If engine does not start, wait 1 minute to allow
the starter motor to cool; then, repeat starting procedure.
1. On all EDI (D-Tronic) models: Proceed to Step 3.
2. On all engines except EDI (D-Tronic) models: After a lengthy layup (several months
or more) pre-lubricate the turbocharger and engine. To do this, engage the STOP switch
and hold while you simultaneously turn the key switch to START position for 15 seconds.
This will rotate the starter motor and engine/oil pump. During this process the engine
will not run because no fuel is injected. Allow the starter motor to cool down for one
minute and repeat the above described process. To avoid overheating the starter motor,
do not engage starter motor for more than 15 seconds each time. Proceed to Step 3.
after a slight increase in oil pressure is observed.
3. Refer to the appropriate Starting, Shifting and Stopping section and start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle until it has reached normal operating temperature.
4. Operate the engine in gear for 3 minutes at each of the following rpms: 1200 rpm, 2400
rpm and 3000 rpm.
5. Operate the engine in gear for 3 minutes at each of the following rpms: 1500 rpm, 2800
rpm and 3400 rpm.
6. Operate the engine in gear for 3 minutes at each of the following rpms: 1800 rpm, 3000
rpm and Maximum Rated Full Throttle rpm.
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